{"id":8938,"date":"2023-08-10T15:40:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T15:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/leadership\/why-owning-your-decisions-is-critical-to-your-success-as-an-entrepreneur\/"},"modified":"2023-08-10T15:40:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T15:40:55","slug":"why-owning-your-decisions-is-critical-to-your-success-as-an-entrepreneur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=8938","title":{"rendered":"Why Owning Your Decisions Is Critical to Your Success As An Entrepreneur"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
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One of the biggest gifts I’ve had in my life has been my mentors. They’ve given me direction and advice that has gotten me where I am today. When I say there’s value in listening to others, I truly mean it.<\/p>\n

But there’s a big difference between taking great advice from people you respect and collapsing under interpersonal or social “shoulds.” This might look like getting the job your parents want you to get or following a career path you can’t stand because everyone tells you it’ll make you financially secure. Fearless leadership requires you to own what you want with no apologies.<\/p>\n

What it means to own your “wants”<\/h2>\n

Owning your wants as a leader is synonymous with authenticity and self-awareness. It doesn’t require you to completely disregard traditions or the paths others have taken to find success. You can still deeply respect those. It just means you understand yourself enough to know what will fulfill you \u2014 and take accountability for obtaining that fulfillment for yourself. If you must go in a different direction than others to be happy or get what you need, don’t hesitate.<\/p>\n

Let’s pause on that idea of self-accountability for a moment. Some people make the mistake of interpreting self-accountability to mean that they must do everything independently. But no one successful has known<\/i> everything or been able to do<\/i> everything. The most successful people know their limits and are grateful to take help and delegate where possible. So, as you seek to take ownership of your true desires and goals, accept that it’s okay to build a team that can support you.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/b>How to Give Constructive Feedback That Actually Empowers Others<\/p>\n

Why taking ownership is so hard<\/h2>\n

Owning what you want can be hard \u2014 other people can be closed-minded or have their own goals. They can try everything to convince you that the path you want to walk is foolish, simply because they haven’t walked it themselves or don’t want you to get in their way by rocking the boat. Their efforts to dissuade you can do a serious number on your confidence.<\/p>\n

Then there are the logistical hurdles. How will you pay $100,000 when all you’ve got is $50,000? What if the certification you need isn’t offered for another year and requires you to relocate? Some will never own their dream because they don’t know how to overcome those problems.<\/p>\n

Finally, being self-aware is a rare gem \u2014 even though 95% of people think they’re self-aware, only 10-15% are. Maybe people haven’t had the chance to explore and figure themselves out. Or, perhaps they’re unwilling to break out of familiar habits, get feedback or reflect on what they believe. Either way, without self-awareness, it’s hard for a person to identify where they want to go and have conviction about that decision.<\/p>\n

Related: How Listening Can Help You Build a Culture of Trust in Your Business<\/b><\/p>\n

How to own what you want<\/h2>\n

Looking at the three main issues that hold people back from owning what they want, five steps can help you go after what matters to you:<\/p>\n